Christina D.
Christina D.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Best Friend to Furry Little Beasts
As a child, I had such a reputation for animal rescue, stray dogs and cats would be anonymously dropped off in my driveway for me to find. I’ve had dogs and ferrets myself, and have pet sit for dogs, cats, exotic birds and turtles, snakes, lizards, various small furry creatures, and once, a tarantula. I travel too much to have a pet now, so I’m hoping to host some furry friends when I’m in DC.
Cat care experience
Christina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We were a little nervous going into this stay since Sakura has a health condition that requires regular medication, but Christina handled everything without a hitch. She clearly took the time to bond with Sakura — letting her curl up on her lap and relax on the bed, which Sakura absolutely loved (she's a total snuggle bug). Sakura came home happy, relaxed, and back to her playful self almost immediately. We'd book with Christina again in a heartbeat!
Christina for the win! She was able to take my last-minute booking to look after my cat. Was happy to know my kitty was in kind hands.
Another good stay with Christina. Punctual and Gimlet had a great time!
Another great stay with Christina!
Christina was great with my dog who has separation anxiety. Super communicative and punctual! Would definitely leave Gimlet with her again!
Really appreciate her sitting with my difficult dog!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I typically work from home, so my schedule is flexible. I also live next to the dog park, and can take dogs to play there throughout the day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in an apartment, so small or medium dogs would be best. There’s a dog park nearby that we could visit at a time for socialization with other dogs, or when it’s empty for solo exercise, depending on the needs of the particular dog.
A typical day
The kind of fun day would depend on the dog. I live near Rock Creek Park, so a long walk or visit to the dog park is always an option, unless the dog just wants to relax at home.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyChristina can host up to 3 pets per night
- In addition to whatever special needs or unusual behaviors I can expect from a dog, I like to ask about typical food and drink intake, since that can change if a doggy is stressed.